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ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.AI is a Tool. A Negotiation Expert is a Weapon | Negotiation Strategy & Deal-MakingAI is a Tool. A Negotiation Expert is a Weapon | Negotiation Strategy & Deal-MakingHi, welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about all things business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri.Today, I’m talking to Christine Nicholson, a multi-award-winning business mentor, speaker, and author. She’s also an expert in exit and succession planning and works with clients all over the world. She's based in the UK—so enjoy the delightful accent!In this episode, we dive into the expl...2025-07-171h 05
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Employment Law For Business Owners | A Business Valuation PodcastEmployment Law For Business Owners with Gary Martoccio - Business Valuation Podcast Video Series | Valuation Expert Melissa GraggWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, your go-to podcast and video series for all things business and valuation. I’m your host, Melissa Gragg, a valuation mediator and expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, I’m joined by Gary Martoccio, a seasoned employment attorney representing employees across nine states, based in Tampa, Florida.Today, we dive deep into employment law for business owners, exploring how to proactively prevent employment-related claims, what at-will employment really means, the nuan...2025-07-0336 min
MediatorPodcast.com - Mediation, Negotiation & CollaborationDivorce Mediation Consulting: Preparation is Necessary - Divorce Mediation Experts | MediatorPodcast.comDivorce Mediation Consulting: Preparation is Necessary - Divorce Mediation Experts | MediatorPodcast.com Watch the full podcast here Welcome to MediatorPodcast.com — a podcast and video series focused on mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. I'm Melissa Gragg, a valuation expert and divorce financial mediator based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, I sit down with Rosalia Labate, a New York-based Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and CPA, who provides services like forensic accounting, asset tracing, lifestyle analysis, and business valuation.We dive into a crucial question for anyone facing divorce: Should you prepare a fi...2025-06-251h 00
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Empowering Creatives: How to Build Community, Strategy, and Success for Artists - Kre8 Spaces, LLCEmpowering Creatives: How to Build Community, Strategy, and Success for Artists - Kre8 Spaces, LLC - ValuationPodcast.comWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series covering all things business and valuation. I’m Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri.Today’s episode is a truly inspiring one. We’re joined by Quintrel Brown, Dwayne Ferguson, and Christian Boyd—three creative entrepreneurs and founders of Kre8 Spaces, a production studio and community hub designed to empower artists, creators, and entrepreneurs. Their mission? To provide the tools, mentorship, and cons...2025-06-1951 min
MediatorPodcast.com - Mediation, Negotiation & CollaborationWhat is Pro Se Consulting and How to Utilize a Pro Se Advocate to Reach a Divorce SettlementWhat is ProSe Consulting and How to Utilize a Pro Se Advocate to Reach a Divorce Settlement - MediatorPodcast.com with Tracey BeeHi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, we're talking about divorce mediation consulting with Tracy Bee, who is a Pro Se Divorce Advocate. She's located in New Jersey, and she's also a divorce lawyer and mediator servicing clients around the country. A pro se...2025-04-141h 02
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Importance of Communication and Marketing Alignment - Business Valuation PodcastImportance of Communication and Marketing Alignment - Business Valuation & Mergers and AcquisitionsWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, your hub for discussions about business and valuation. I'm your host, Melissa Gragg, a mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. In this episode, we're joined by Loretta Tarozaite from Las Vegas, a renowned executive presence strategist. We'll delve into the crucial roles of communication and marketing alignment in business, exploring how they contribute to investor confidence, particularly in scenarios like mergers and acquisitions.Podcast Questions:Can you explain how cohesive communication and marketing strategies...2025-04-0135 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Business Succession: Inherited Trauma and Family WealthBusiness Succession: Inherited Trauma and Family Wealth - Generational Wealth and Financial Successhttp://www.ValuationPodcast.com https://www.valuationmediation.com Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, where we explore the intricate world of business valuation and the complex dynamics of family wealth. I'm Melissa Gragg, a seasoned valuation expert and divorce financial mediator from St. Louis, Missouri. Today, we delve into the profound topic of inherited trauma and its influence on family wealth with special guest Ruschelle Khanna. Ruschelle, an esteemed family advisor, mediator, and therapist, brings her expertise and her new book, "Inher...2025-03-2134 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Valuing the Future | Business Valuation Case Studies - Estate Planning StrategiesValuing the Future | Business Valuation Case Studies - Estate Planning StrategiesWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, where we delve into the intricacies of business and valuation. I’m your host, Melissa Gragg, a seasoned financial mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. Joining us today is Michael Koeppel, a veteran in valuing and financing firms across technology and manufacturing sectors, and the principal of Lakelet Advisory Group in New York. This episode continues our exploration of critical valuation issues, focusing today on future business valuation and estate planning—essential topics for every business owner...2025-03-051h 04
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Business Valuation Case Study Example - Complexities of a Software Valuation & How to Utilize MediationBusiness Valuation Case Study Example - Complexities of a Software Valuation & How to Use MediationHello and welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, where we delve into all things business and valuation. I'm your host, Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. Joining me today is Michael Koeppel, who brings over three decades of experience across technology, manufacturing, and service sectors. Michael is the founder of eCapital Financing, aiding startups in the LA and Western New York areas, and he also leads Lake Lit Advisory Group in New York. In o...2025-02-1834 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Intellectual Property Valuation - Business Valuation Case StudyIntellectual Property Valuation - Business Valuation Case Study with Certified Business ValuatorsWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, where we delve into the intricacies of business and valuation. I'm your host, Melissa Gragg, a financial mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, I'm joined by Michael Koeppel, a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in technology, manufacturing, and service industries. He's the founder of eCapital Financing and Lake Lit Advisory Group. In this episode, we focus on a complex business valuation case involving intellectual property, offering insights and best practices for those i...2025-02-0641 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.From One Generation to the Next: Strategies For Selling a Family BusinessFrom One Generation to the Next: Strategies For Selling a Family Businesswww.valuationmediation.comWelcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a series dedicated to exploring the intricate world of business and valuation. I'm your host, Melissa Gragg, a mediator and business valuation expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. Today, I'm joined by Kirk Michie, founder of Candor Advisors and a seasoned expert in assisting entrepreneurs and high-net-worth families with strategic planning and legacy objectives. Our discussion today centers on the challenges and strategies involved in selling multi-generational family businesses.Questions Addressed:What a...2025-01-301h 10
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Using Valuation Metrics to Strengthen Seller Negotiations in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Using Valuation Metrics to Strengthen Seller Negotiations in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Hi, welcome to ValuationPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I am a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis, Missouri. Today I have the pleasure and privilege of speaking with Kirk Michie in San Diego, California, and the founder of Candor Advisors. For more than 30 years, he has worked with entrepreneurs, closely held business owners and high net worth families to achieve their strategic planning, l...2024-12-0559 min
MediatorPodcast.com - Mediation, Negotiation & CollaborationHidden Assets and Income: Uncovering Financial Fraud in DivorceHi, welcome to MediatorPodcast.com, a podcast and video series about mediation, negotiation, and collaboration. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I'm a Valuation Expert and Divorce Financial Mediator in St. Louis, Missouri. Today we're speaking with Krista Shelton, a Certified Fraud Examiner and Former Special Agent for the IRS. She has her own firm, Focused Forensic Solutions, where she and her team aids clients in uncovering facts, decoding details, and finding resolution during challenging financial crime investigations. Welcome, Krista. What type of financial fraud is typically seen in divorce?What signs or patterns ra...2024-03-0451 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.Selling Strategically: Unleashing Maximum Value in your Business ExitHi Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. My name is Melissa Gragg, and I’m a financial mediator and business valuation expert in St. Louis Missouri. Today we are speaking with Channing Hamlet located in San Diego, CA. He’s a managing director of Objective Capital Partners, a leading investment banking and valuation firm serving the lower middle market, specifically companies with an enterprise value of $20-$75 million. Hamlet leads the transaction execution of the investment banking practice, and concurrently operates as the head of the bus...2024-02-2157 min